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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Put a wanted ad up for some parts, someone pm'd me. I agreed price for the part and sent a cheque. He hasnt been online since the 9th of march (about when the cheque should have turned up.
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Its only £12 but the principle that someone on this forum has done me over
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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What can admin do? You have their name & address, so you probably have more info than admin...
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Just name and shame
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Oops, i see you already have.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Billabong
What can admin do? You have their name & address, so you probably have more info than admin...
Yeah as above.

They wont be held accountable.

Name and shame and warn everyone else of the shit buyers/sellers is the best bet
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Trouble is i like to trade on forums like this but this just make me wanna never trade with anyone else.
If anyone lives near him, could someone pay him a visit for me
G Forbes,
29 Mill Street,
Boothstown,
Worsley,
Manchester.
M28 1SG.

I know im not a big membe ron here but i pay my gold membership and i have dealt with a few of the larger members from around the country, mostly face to face and would like to feel that i could trade with people again via PM

Cheers
James
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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IMO wanted ads are trouble. Anyone can say they have the part etc. You have to be a Gold Member to sell items so you get a little bit of protection that way round.
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